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I was very excited to get back into this. A little nervous, but more so with how my neighbors would be with us having chickens. So far no issues. Then again there has been no crowing.
Vista here checking in. Raised chickens with my parents... a LONG time ago... just getting back into it.
Received my new flock of 2 Americauna, 2 Buff Orpington, 1 Barred Rock and 1 Blue Andaulusian from Escondido feed and pet supply.
Still brooding my flock but today they decided to hop to...
We decided to get chickens for several reasons: eggs, pets, exposure, etc. The decision was made that since they were going to be pets, we would not eat any of them. So the chickens get names, get picked up, interacted with, etc.
Being the silly person I am, I determined that if we could not...
New here on BYC, living in North San Diego County. Looking for information on what to do with my new flock. Went with a flock of 6 1 day old chicks (2 Americana, 2 Buff Orpington, 1 Barred rock & 1 Blue Andalusian). We were looking for quiet, friendly, colorful egg layers.